White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

Overview

Experience nature and adventure at historic White Rock Mountain! This National Forest Recreation Area features three unique and rustic natural stone cabins and a large natural stone lodge built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

479-369-4128

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around White Rock Mountain Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Ozark Highlands TrailHike · 232.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by The Ozark Highlands Trail Association.

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• White Rock - Shores Lake LoopHike · 11.9 mi long · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Butterfield Hiking TrailHike · 14.7 mi long · Moderate · 16.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Devil's Den TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 17.3 mi from campShow on map
• Lake TrailHike · 0.7 mi long · 17.7 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• OrvilleBike ride · 1.1 mi long · Hard · 17.3 mi from campShow on map
• SparkyBike ride · 1.0 mi long · Moderate · 17.3 mi from campShow on map
• We Can Take ItBike ride · 2.6 mi long · Moderate · 17.5 mi from campShow on map
• Devil's RacetrackBike ride · 3.8 mi long · Moderate · 17.5 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Boxley to PoncaPaddling and rafting · 2-3 Hours · 36.2 mi from camp

  The most technical section of Buffalo National River, Boxley to Ponca is recommended only for highly-experienced whitewater paddlers. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Jack White FallsWaterfall · 1.3 mi from camp

  A 41-foot waterfall.

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• White Rock Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.4 mi from camp

  A 31-foot waterfall along White Rock - Shores Lake Loop.

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• Spy RockViewpoint · 10.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.